May 12, 2015, 9:12PM

Williams then shepherded the franchise through a rebuilding period that included a prolonged period of uncertainty during which the NBA temporarily purchased the club from founder George Shinn in December 2010 before selling in April 2012 to Benson, who also owns the NFL's Saints. Full story »

May 12, 2015, 10:27AM

Williams, a former assistant with the Portland Trail Blazers under Nate McMillan from 2005-10, got his first head coaching shot with New Orleans in 2010. He compiled a 173-221 record and two playoff appearances in five seasons. Full story »

December 01, 2014, 2:04PM

Former Trail Blazers forward Dante Cunnningham's journey back to the NBA could be a reunion with Monty Williams in New Orleans, according to a report from Yahoo Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski. Full story »

July 24, 2013, 3:40PM

Krzyzewski talked after Wednesday's practice about ex-Portland assistant Monty Williams, now the head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans and an assistant on Team USA's staff, and about the experience gained by players at the Las Vegas mini-camp. Full story »

July 22, 2013, 4:05PM

After the first USA Basketball workout in Las Vegas, Williams talked about his work with the players and coaching staff, about his experience so far with New Orleans and about former Pelicans player Robin Lopez. Full story »

December 16, 2012, 10:36PM

The former Trail Blazers assistant said the shootings at Clackamas Town Center and Sandy Hook Elementary "brings everybody back home" and reminds him that his team's 7-game losing streak and 5-18 record doesn't compare to others' loss. Full story »